Jobs at The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)- Accountant

Job Title : Accountant
Department : Finance
Reports to : Chief Accountant
Supervises :None

Main Purpose of the Job
To ensure that all financial records within the given areas of
responsibility are accurately written, properly maintained and
regular/periodic returns properly compiled and submitted to the
Chief Accountant

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following
tasks;
• Reconciling funds disbursed with actual receipts at the Centre
• Ensure that Centre payrolls are properly prepared, statutory deductions made and remitted to the relevant authorities.
• Provide technical support to Regional Offices and Centre Accountants.
• Assist the chief Accountant in process of the consolidation of financial statements
• Ensure proper utilization and accountability of funds by all Centres.
• Ensure that the Centre manual records are up to date and reconciled with the computerised information.
• Monitor Centre expenditure against budgets to ensure adherence to set financial policies.
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Ensure that established internal controls are implemented.
• Ensure that monthly, quarterly, annual and other necessary financial reports are prepared and submitted to Headquarters in time.
• Review all the monthly, quarterly, annual and other necessary financial reports before being submitted to the Chief Accountant
Requirement:    

Academic Qualifications: 1st degree preferably in B.Com (Accounting) or BBA, and 2nd Part of professional qualification such as ACCA or CPA or ACA
Minimum Experience and Exposure: 4 years in a position with heavy accounting responsibilities in a reputable organisation preferably an NGO
Special Knowledge: Knowledge of financial accounting procedures, Knowledge of planning, budgeting, reporting and auditing, Supervisory skills, Hands-on-computer skills in MS Word, Excel and relevant accounting packages (including NAVISION)

How to apply:    

Only qualified candidates that meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. Please firmly staple your papers together and specify the position applied for on the top right corner of the envelope. TASO offers a competitive package for all the positions.
Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted. CLOSING DATE: 12th June 2012.
Please forward your applications to:
The Human Resource & Administration Director
P.O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA
“OR hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital”.


Deadline: 12th June 2012